A personal process that may include social changes (using a new name/pronouns), medical steps (hormone therapy or surgery), or legal updates to identity documents. Not all trans people choose or need to undergo every step. 2. The LGBTQ+ Spectrum
is internal and not always visible to others.
is how a person presents their gender outwardly through clothing, mannerisms, or hair.
This guide provides an overview of the transgender community and broader LGBTQ culture, covering core concepts, community history, and ways to be a supportive ally. 1. Understanding Core Concepts
An umbrella term for people whose gender identity—their internal sense of being a man, woman, neither, or both—is different from the sex assigned to them at birth.
The LGBTQ+ acronym represents a broad cross-cultural range of identities. Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients - NCBI
